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president obama and the first lady will be in boston today. they will participate in an interfaith service at the cathedral of the holy cross dedicated to those who were killed or wounded in the boston marathon bombings. >>> a hearing today on capitol hill on homeland security. dhs secretary janet napolitano is scheduled to testify before a house hearing on the department's 2014 budget. >>> and today is national high five day. the holiday highlighted in this youtube video raises thousands of dollars for cancer research. this year, the group is dedicating their efforts to the victims of the boston marathon bombing. >>> here's a look at what's coming up on the "today" show. breaking news, the latest on an explosion at a fertilizer plant in texas. fbi agents are pursuing what he call a strong lead this morning in the investigation of the deadly boston marathon bombings. now, keep it on this channel for continuing local news, weather, sports and moring. i'm richard lui, thanks for watching "early today," just your first stop of the day on your nbc
president obama and the first lady will be in boston today. they will participate in an interfaith service at the cathedral of the holy cross dedicated to those who were killed or wounded in the boston marathon bombings. >>> a hearing today on capitol hill on homeland security. dhs secretary janet napolitano is scheduled to testify before a house hearing on the department's 2014 budget. >>> and today is national high five day. the holiday highlighted in this youtube video...
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president obama yesterday steered clear using that phrase "act of terror." today he did not mince words a few hours ago. he was adding a few hours ago and called the bombs an act of terror. they do not know whether carried out by an international or domestic organization. those comments came hours after federal, state, local officials made a plea to the public to help them find out who set off those bombs. >> this was a heinous and cowardly act. given what we now know about what took place, the fbi is investigating it as an act of terrorism. >> there has to be hundreds, if not thousands, of photographs or videos or observations that were made down athat finish line yesterday. they are sitting out there amongst everyone that's watching this event this morning. i would encourage
president obama yesterday steered clear using that phrase "act of terror." today he did not mince words a few hours ago. he was adding a few hours ago and called the bombs an act of terror. they do not know whether carried out by an international or domestic organization. those comments came hours after federal, state, local officials made a plea to the public to help them find out who set off those bombs. >> this was a heinous and cowardly act. given what we now know about what...
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and more of savannah's exclusive interview with president obama. keep it on this channel for more news, weather and sports. i'm richard lui. thanks for watching "early today" just your first stop of the day on your nbc station. have a good one. >>> she with was all smiles. couldn't have had a better daughter. >> as police continue to search for answers, we're learning new details this morning about the three people who died in the bombings in boston. we'll bring you the latest next. >> plus, we'll update you on the condition of the young martinez b boy. >>> outage affecting all of south santa clara county. when things could be online. >>> bouncy shot. got some wind out there. looking at the bay bridge. brace yourself. christina loren will be along to talk about that. it is wednesday, april 17th. this is today in the bay. >>> it is 4:31 on the nose. thank you, everybody. thank you so much for joining us. i'm jon kelley. >> and i'm laura garcia-cannon. looks windy. what are you up to today? >> it is windy. it will be another blustery start to the day
and more of savannah's exclusive interview with president obama. keep it on this channel for more news, weather and sports. i'm richard lui. thanks for watching "early today" just your first stop of the day on your nbc station. have a good one. >>> she with was all smiles. couldn't have had a better daughter. >> as police continue to search for answers, we're learning new details this morning about the three people who died in the bombings in boston. we'll bring you the...
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and here's what he said after he left jail. >> i respect president obama. i love my country and would never do anything to pose a threat to him or any other u.s. official. >> reporter: there's also been a concern at another mail facility here at bowli ing air force bas. no suspicious packages but an alarm went off indicating ricin. nothing has been found. they're still doing off-site tests. >> tracie potts, thank you. >>> take a listen to this. it's the sound of a bulletproof white board. and it's on its way to one minnesota school. now, the high school in cold spring is no stranger to school violence. a decade ago a student shot and killed two classmates. now the school is the first in the state to get bulletproof white boards. teachers and students can write on them just like normal, but they're also made with some of the lightest body armor in the world. and they can be used as weapons, too. >> imagine the gun sticking in the window of a classroom. and you knock the gun out of the hand. it is empowerment. it's a tool. it's something that the teachers fin
and here's what he said after he left jail. >> i respect president obama. i love my country and would never do anything to pose a threat to him or any other u.s. official. >> reporter: there's also been a concern at another mail facility here at bowli ing air force bas. no suspicious packages but an alarm went off indicating ricin. nothing has been found. they're still doing off-site tests. >> tracie potts, thank you. >>> take a listen to this. it's the sound of a...
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president obama appeared in the white house briefing room shortly after 10:00 p.m. to say thank goodness its over. certainly capturing the mood not only here in watertown but across this region. matt and savannah, back to you. >> where does this investigation go from here? nbc's justice correspondent pete williams has been working this story tirelessly around the clock. pete, good morning to you. >> matt, good morning. the justice department says it intends to put dzhokhar tsarnaev on trial in a regular civilian court using the rules that apply in any criminal trial and that's renewing a debate about how to try terrorists on american soil. as soon as he is physically ready, dzhokhar tsarnaev will be subjected to questioning by federal authorities but in the beginning he will not be given the usual miranda warning about the right to remain silent. instead, the government will invoke a rule that allows questioning a suspect without giving advice of rights. >> there is a public safety exemption in cases of national security and potential charges involving acts of terro
president obama appeared in the white house briefing room shortly after 10:00 p.m. to say thank goodness its over. certainly capturing the mood not only here in watertown but across this region. matt and savannah, back to you. >> where does this investigation go from here? nbc's justice correspondent pete williams has been working this story tirelessly around the clock. pete, good morning to you. >> matt, good morning. the justice department says it intends to put dzhokhar tsarnaev...
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obama, governor and mrs. menino, all of us in this space and well beyond are grateful for your constant and inspired leadership, your compassionate presence is a signal of the triumph of order over chaos. of love over hatred. the gifted columnist anna quinns land wrote grief remains one of the few things that has the power to silence us. it is a whisper in the world and a clammer within. the landscaped of all our lives become as full of craters as the surface of the moon. we would wish our prayers this morning to hold not only this city and its souls, in our embrace, but to extend our reach to kindred spirits in newtown and now, sadly, in west, texas. our message to them is that our arms are wide fluff to hold you in our hearts as well. the ha siddic sage once said, the entire world is a narrow bridge, but the important principal is not the important principal is to transcend somehow your fear. as we share our grief with those who have lost life or limb, and for the constellations of families and friends who
obama, governor and mrs. menino, all of us in this space and well beyond are grateful for your constant and inspired leadership, your compassionate presence is a signal of the triumph of order over chaos. of love over hatred. the gifted columnist anna quinns land wrote grief remains one of the few things that has the power to silence us. it is a whisper in the world and a clammer within. the landscaped of all our lives become as full of craters as the surface of the moon. we would wish our...
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obama addressed the nation last night. praising law enforcement personnel and the city of boston for its resolve. this week, some 9,000 people from every law enforcement agency near and far descended upon boston to help catch the the two men who allegedly terrorized the city. the key was working together. coming up later in this newscast, we sit down with a bay area expert on s.w.a.t. communication to discuss what it takes to keep the country safe. life in boston and in watertown is returning to normal this morning. major sporting events including home games will be played today. both were postponed yesterday. closer to home, the giants are taking on the padres tonight. the officials are warning folks to give themselves plenty of extra time to get through security. today in the bay's monty francis has a look at what fans can expect at att park. >> any cell phones, any keys in your pockets, you want to take them out. >> as the first group of fans entered, each person was scanned with a metal detecting wand. an added measure
obama addressed the nation last night. praising law enforcement personnel and the city of boston for its resolve. this week, some 9,000 people from every law enforcement agency near and far descended upon boston to help catch the the two men who allegedly terrorized the city. the key was working together. coming up later in this newscast, we sit down with a bay area expert on s.w.a.t. communication to discuss what it takes to keep the country safe. life in boston and in watertown is returning...
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president obama was also one of the people on "time's" list. we spoke to him shortly before the tragic in boston. and last week we showed you our interview, but we weren't able to show you our brief chat after that interview where we touched on life at the white house, his kids, and his predecessor. >> you'll be in texas, dedicating or being part of the dedications of the bush library. has your viewpoint changed on him and his legacy as you've now walked these halls and held this job? >> well, i've always thought that president bush was gracious, he was patriotic. he couldn't have been nicer to my team and my family when we made the transition in. and i always had a good, friendly relationship with him. obviously, we had some deep disagreements in terms of policy, but there's no doubt that anybody who takes on this job has a greater appreciation for the challenges involved. and it is a humbling job, you know you're going to make some mistakes. you know that there are going to be times when you wish you could roll back the clock. >> have to ask
president obama was also one of the people on "time's" list. we spoke to him shortly before the tragic in boston. and last week we showed you our interview, but we weren't able to show you our brief chat after that interview where we touched on life at the white house, his kids, and his predecessor. >> you'll be in texas, dedicating or being part of the dedications of the bush library. has your viewpoint changed on him and his legacy as you've now walked these halls and held...
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>> that's right, also with president obama. this is the first time that we are seeing the president today at least meet with these top members of his cabinet, undoubtedly going to discuss the situation that is unfolding in boston. the fact that he is meeting with members of his account really highlights the level to which the white house is concerned and engaged in this situation. as we have been reporting, savannah, president obama was briefed on this situation overnight by his homeland security adviser, lisa monnaco, and he just wrapped up in the situation room. he's been briefed on the situation throughout the week but again, right now he's meeting with members of his cabinet and earlier today met with his national security team. so clearly we are seeing a heightened situation in boston and that is reflective at the white house as well. pennsylvania avenue has been closed off to foot traffic ever since this bombing first happened on monday. it continues to be closed off to foot traffic. the secret service saying that is out
>> that's right, also with president obama. this is the first time that we are seeing the president today at least meet with these top members of his cabinet, undoubtedly going to discuss the situation that is unfolding in boston. the fact that he is meeting with members of his account really highlights the level to which the white house is concerned and engaged in this situation. as we have been reporting, savannah, president obama was briefed on this situation overnight by his homeland...
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first lady, michelle obama, reached out for a visit. now, members of the oakland a's are going to visit him in his hospital. doctors say he is showing great progress now. he is off the breathing tubes, alert nd atalkin alert and talking. brandan moss and josh radek hoping to visit him. moss told the tribune, i'm excited to meet him. it's terrible that happened. i can only imagine what he has gone through. hern was at the finish line waiting for his mom to cross. she was running the race when the second bomb exploded. he was hit in the leg by shrapnel. he has had several surgeries to try and repair that leg. first lady, michelle obama, visited him and chatted with the family and left stuffed animals of the first family's dog, bo, with him. several businesses here in martinez holding fund-raisers. donating some of their proceeds. a number of other restaurants as well. still no word on when he may be coming home. reporting live in martinez, christie smith, "today in the bay." >>> it is 5:05. in central texas, residents continue to return t
first lady, michelle obama, reached out for a visit. now, members of the oakland a's are going to visit him in his hospital. doctors say he is showing great progress now. he is off the breathing tubes, alert nd atalkin alert and talking. brandan moss and josh radek hoping to visit him. moss told the tribune, i'm excited to meet him. it's terrible that happened. i can only imagine what he has gone through. hern was at the finish line waiting for his mom to cross. she was running the race when...
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that's how much it cost to protect president obama when he visited earlier this month. the president attended two events in the upscale town and raked in more than $3 million. atherton plans to send in in voices to the white house, the secret service, national committee and two households which hosted the private donner events. the president also stopped in san francisco but city leaders there say they do not plan on charging him. >>> the new span of the bay bridge is months away from opening and so is the new bikepath on the bridge. most of it anyway. the first two-thirds is a pedestrian walkway. it will open september 3rd, the same day cal tran plans to open the eastern end. the old bridge is in the way of the remaining third of that bikepath. a good day for a bike ride. lets look at the forecast. >> in for christina loren this morning. a warm day. flags are something we're keeping an eye on in san francisco. it's blowing offshore. still talk about temperatures warming nicely first half of the day 67 san francisco, later on the coast cooler 72 in. 80 in san jose, 80 l
that's how much it cost to protect president obama when he visited earlier this month. the president attended two events in the upscale town and raked in more than $3 million. atherton plans to send in in voices to the white house, the secret service, national committee and two households which hosted the private donner events. the president also stopped in san francisco but city leaders there say they do not plan on charging him. >>> the new span of the bay bridge is months away from...
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they went to president obama and mississippi senator roger wicker last week. >> i respect president obama. i love my country. and would never do anything to pose a threat to him or any other u.s. official. >> reporter: curtis, an occasional elvis impersonator had been in jail since last we
they went to president obama and mississippi senator roger wicker last week. >> i respect president obama. i love my country. and would never do anything to pose a threat to him or any other u.s. official. >> reporter: curtis, an occasional elvis impersonator had been in jail since last we
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president obama and the first lady will be in boston to offer their support. they will meet with first responders and state and local officials. we are learning more about one of the victims killed in the bombings. . lu lindzi was a boston national. people in her hometown have been expressing sorrow and sympathy for her entire family. we will continue to follow the developments. a live report coming from boston in about ten minutes. >>> 5:35. san mateo taking a step to better prepare themselves for a major emergency. more than 20 agencies taking part in a county-wide emergency drill. it will test the county's ability to mass distribute medicine from the u.s. center for disease control. officials will go door to door visiting more than 15,000 homes to simulate handing out medicine in the event of a flu pandemic or biological attack along with food or water-borne illnesses. >>> breaking news in west texas. new details emerging as emergency responders going door to door trying to find survivors of the deadly fertilizer plant explosion. david scott live in the tow
president obama and the first lady will be in boston to offer their support. they will meet with first responders and state and local officials. we are learning more about one of the victims killed in the bombings. . lu lindzi was a boston national. people in her hometown have been expressing sorrow and sympathy for her entire family. we will continue to follow the developments. a live report coming from boston in about ten minutes. >>> 5:35. san mateo taking a step to better prepare...
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president obama says he supports an internet sales tax. scott mcgrew joins us now. a lot of people are really confused about what this means for them. many californians, they pay sales tax when they buy online. first things first. you are always supposed to pay sales tax no matter what. you are just supposed to self-report and few people do that. you are absolutely correct. when californians buy something on amazon or best buy, those companies already include sales tax. so the senate bill would empower states to collect sales tax from any online purpose. ebay is one of the few companies against it saying it hurts small business. the law as written would exempt companies to do less than $1 million in sales outside their home state state. small business seems a bit bigger than you might have expected. there are lots of reasons not to like taxes. bottom line, in many cases, you were already paying them. in every case, you were ez spoed to supposed to be paying them. states and cities could collect $22 billion in new tax. the big business storiry y is g to be apple. inv
president obama says he supports an internet sales tax. scott mcgrew joins us now. a lot of people are really confused about what this means for them. many californians, they pay sales tax when they buy online. first things first. you are always supposed to pay sales tax no matter what. you are just supposed to self-report and few people do that. you are absolutely correct. when californians buy something on amazon or best buy, those companies already include sales tax. so the senate bill would...
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last week, first lady, michelle obama, dropped by, chatting with the family for a while. at martinez junior high school, classmates and friends recorded a video last week, a get well video shouting out encouraging words at the top of their lungs. his name over and over again, aaron, aaron, aaron. several businesses including kinder meat market holding fund-raisers for the hern family. no word on when he is coming home. when he does, he will have a great welcome home party. >> we will have much more ahead on the boston marathon. more on how the fbi handled an earlier investigation into the 26-year-old suspect who died. all that coming up in a live report from capitol hill at 6:30. we are also updating our website around the clock with the latest information. >>> if you are headed out to a bay area airport, pack a little extra patience. federal sequestration cuts are expected to start this morning. bob redell with why the delays could be here for quite some time. good morning. >> reporter: good morning, jon. because there is no end in sight to these automatic budget cuts, n
last week, first lady, michelle obama, dropped by, chatting with the family for a while. at martinez junior high school, classmates and friends recorded a video last week, a get well video shouting out encouraging words at the top of their lungs. his name over and over again, aaron, aaron, aaron. several businesses including kinder meat market holding fund-raisers for the hern family. no word on when he is coming home. when he does, he will have a great welcome home party. >> we will have...